Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
756 students
548 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1956 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
250
160
Grade 7 Students
248
195
Grade 8 Students
258
193
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
40%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
67%
42%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
